DocAndersen
Today, the camera and technology column is a poll, the focus on picking the right tool.First of all the reality for most people is you have one, or possibly two cameras. You have either a cellular phone camera or a point and shoot camera. Some have a cell phone and a DSLR, and based on that today’s focus is on building out the best camera choices for you. We will start with the list that was shared yesterday and will be expanded somewhat.
The intent of this is to build out a framework for people to consider as they evaluate the concepts of and purchase of a camera or a cellular phone. There are no right answers to the questions (this is not a quiz!). But there are refining questions that will help you in your decisions making process. Once you finish the poll, I would then recommend you build out a pros and cons list. Decisions are a process, and the goal of this polls is not to shortcut the process.
The goal is to provide useful information that is actionable. One of the things that drive me crazy is when someone gives you information that is less than useful. For example when people have connection issues with the Virily site and the first thing people say is clear the cache or delete your cookies. There is an impact on that advice, including the fact that you lose everything you’ve saved other than landing pages. Plus, that isn’t troubleshooting, that is punting. So actionable information is the overall goal.
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Question of
I need one of the following:
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Telephoto Lens
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Macro Lens
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Both
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I want to take 360 degree pictures
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Yes
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No
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4k video is important to me
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Yes
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No
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I would use Time-Lapse photography
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Yes
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No
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Slo-Motion is critical to me
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Yes
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No
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Slo-motion ability is something I would use more if I had it
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Yes
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No
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I have broken either a phone or a camera dropping it…
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Yes
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No
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I have broken a phone or a camera by dropping it
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Yes
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No
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One camera that can be used underwater for stills and video is something I would be interested in
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Yes
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No
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Question of
One camera that can be used underwater for stills and video is something I would be interested in
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Yes
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No
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Question of
One camera that can be used underwater for stills and video is something I would be interested in
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Yes
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No
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Question of
One camera that can be used underwater for stills and video is something I would be interested in
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Yes
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No
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Question of
One camera that can be used underwater for stills and video is something I would be interested in
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Yes
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No
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its good pool about camres good job
It is a starting point and I thank you for the kind words!
i enjoyed answering the poll
Glad to hear that! Always happy to get feedback!
Camera quiz was the most marvelous to take.
Thanks! It is a long series of articles overall trying to sort out the art of the possible for digital cameras.
I really enjoyed taking this poll about cameras.
Thanks, I am really glad you enjoyed the poll!
My pleasure to take polls on this site.
my grandfather used to always say “I often learn more from what people ask than I do from what they tell.”
Great saying from your grandfather.
I do not need all those options. Just satisfied with what I got.
Thanks – always good to be happy with the tools you have!
The poll is interesting though there are some errors as before… I love to take photos but not or not yet interested in making videos.
The polls are hard, particularly this one, as there truly are no right answers.
There are options I would use if I had them but for now I am satisfied with what I have.
Having seen your pictures, that works perfectly!
You are always so kind, thank you.
I try. I do not always succeed, but I try.